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S a m  W a t t s   
Y o g a

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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 8th September 2025

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At Sam Watts Yoga, I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website SamWatts.yoga or use my services — including when you register or pay for yoga classes online.

I comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Who Am I

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Samantha Watts is the data controller for the personal data we collect.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact me at:
Email: samanthawatts@mac.com
Website: www.samwatts.yoga

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2. What Data Is Collected

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I may collect and process the following personal data:

a. Personal Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Billing address

  • Payment details (via secure third-party processors)

  • Any additional information you provide when contacting us or signing up for services

b. Usage Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

  • Device and operating system

c. Cookies

I use cookies to improve user experience, for website functionality, and for analytical purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

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I only collect and use your data when we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR. This may include:

  • Contractual necessity: To provide you with the services you've requested (e.g., booking a class)

  • Consent: When you sign up for marketing or newsletters

  • Legal obligation: To comply with laws and tax requirements

  • Legitimate interest: To improve our services and respond to enquiries

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4. How Your Use Data Is Used

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Personal data is used to:

  • Process class bookings and payments

  • Communicate with you about your bookings or schedule changes

  • Send class reminders and updates

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Send marketing emails (if you’ve opted in)

  • Improve website functionality and performance

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5. How Your Data Is Shared

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I do not sell your data. However, I may share it with trusted third parties who help deliver my services:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Scheduling platforms (if applicable)

  • Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, if you subscribe to newsletters)

  • Web hosting and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

All third parties are required to process your data securely and lawfully.

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6. International Data Transfers

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Some of my service providers may process data outside the UK. In such cases, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or UK adequacy decisions) to protect your data.

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7. How Long I Keep Your Data

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I only retain your data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

  • Booking and payment information: typically kept for 6–7 years for tax purposes

  • Email communication: retained as long as needed to manage your enquiries

  • Marketing consent: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

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8. Your Data Protection Rights

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Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data

  • Rectification – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (under certain conditions)

  • Restriction – Ask us to limit the processing of your data

  • Data portability – Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

  • Objection – Object to certain uses of your data (e.g., marketing)

You can exercise any of these rights by contacting me at samanthawatts@mac.com
If you’re not satisfied with my response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

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9. Security of Your Data

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I use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

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10. Children’s Privacy

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My services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and I do not knowingly collect data from children.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date above.

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12. Contact Me

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, please contact:

Samantha Watts
Email: samanthawatts@mac.com
Website: www.SamWatts.yoga

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